About Us

Jessica Isbell, EdS, MS, LPC, NCC, RYT

Director

Every person is different, and counseling should be tailored to the client’s needs and goals. My approach to counseling is individualized and focuses on the client’s strengths. I believe in a hands-on, client-centered approach utilizing CBT to assist clients in developing new coping skills and to promote growth. I enjoy working with depression, anxiety, trauma, and custody concerns. I am trained in the Mindful Schools curriculum, MBSR-T (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens) certified, trained in TF-CBT. I am currently training in Synergetic Play Therapy and working towards certification as a Registered Integrative Sandtray Therapist (RIST) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT).

Jessica Isbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Jessica earned her Educational Specialist and Master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville State University. She served as Chi Sigma Iota Chi Theta Chapter President and President-elect. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Texas at Tyler. She has presented at national and regional conferences on parenting, child abuse/neglect, women's health issues, mindfulness, yoga, and self-care. She is currently enrolled in the international Association for Play Therapy's 2018 Leadership Academy.

Jessica is a member of the American Counseling Association, Alabama Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Association for Play Therapy, Alabama Association for Play Therapy, International Expressive Arts Therapy Association, Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, and a 2016 NBCC Foundation Rural Scholar. She was presented a Chi Sigma Iota Certificate of Recognition at the 2016 ALCA Conference. Jessica is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She is a 2017 Etowah County Chamber of Commerce Member.